Melbourne is filled with Government buildings that attract attention as well as awe. Parliament House in Melbourne is a popular landmark that faces the crossroads of Spring and Bourke streets. The architecture of the building is as fascinating as its history. With sweeping steps, elegant lamps, grand colonnade, this building is emblematic of official power as well as strength. There are regular tours that will introduce you to the sitting sessions of the Parliament. And even if you visit this building when Parliament sitting is not there, you can still take tours and explore the site. Outside, there are gardens where one can relax. Even for these gardens, there are tours.

• Disabled access is through the rear door at Parliament House.

• The Gardens Tour is free of charge.

• Public tours of Parliament are conducted on days when Parliament is not sitting. There is no need to book for groups of less than 6 people. Public tours take place at 09:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 01:30pm, 02:30pm and 03:45pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from the Vestibule.
• On sitting Tuesdays, public tours are offered during the morning at 09:30am and 10:30am.
• Express tours are conducted every weekday when Parliament is not sitting at 01:00pm and 04:00pm.
• Group tours take place at 09:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12 noon, 02:00pm and 03:00pm on non-sitting days.

Group tours are also available on sitting days, at the following times:

• Tuesdays: 09:00am, 10:00am, 11:30am (Question Time), 02:00pm, 03:00pm, 04:00 pm and 07:45pm.
• Wednesdays and Thursdays: 09:00am, 10:30am (Question Time), 02:00pm, 03:00pm and 04:00pm.
• For school tours and Architecture tours, refer to the website.

• By Train: Parliament Station

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